Central Combustión Interna Agustín Olachea Avilés is a 104 MW oil-fired power plant located in Mexico. The facility operates on oil and contributes to the country's energy landscape. It is the 34th largest oil plant in Mexico. With 104 MW, it represents 0.55% of Mexico's total oil capacity of 18,889 MW. Mexico has 38 oil plants with a combined capacity of 18,889 MW. Compared to the largest oil plant in Mexico, Central Termoeléctrica Francisco Pérez Ríos at 2,200 MW, this facility is approximately 1/21 the size. Oil plays a significant role in Mexico's energy mix, accounting for about 14% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on oil is influenced by Mexico's extensive reserves and production capabilities. The plant is situated in the Baja California Sur region, approximately 1,200 km northwest of Mexico City.
16 years old
Mexico, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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